Hook of a Book

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown! This is a listener request sent in from Ariel. I loved this book so much! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review When the World Was Ours, by Liz Kessler! This is one of the best historical books I’ve ever read. It does discuss some heavy topics, such as the Holocaust. If you’d like to learn more about World War 2 and the Holocaust, you can ask a grown-up if you can visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Website. https://www.ushmm.org/ You can also visit the Yad V...

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review I’ll Be the One, by Lyla Lee! This is an amazing, YA, body-positive story about Skye, an aspiring K-Pop star. I totally loved it! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

This week, I review Airi Sano, Prankmaster General, by Zoe Tokushige, with illustrations from Jennifer Naalchigar! Thank you to Penguin Young Readers for a copy! If you like funny, comedic books, you’ll love this book so much. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Attack of the Black Rectangles, by Amy Sarig King. This was an amazing book about censorship and how kids can fight back! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Bhai For Now, by Maleeha Siddiqui! I received an ARC of this book, and I absolutely loved it! It’s a tale of switched identities and family. Bhai For Now will be released on October 4, 2022. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review an amazing middle grade read by Melanie Conklin, the author of Every Missing Piece and Counting Thyme — A Perfect Mistake! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review 11 Birthdays, by Wendy Mass, who wrote Every Soul a Star. This is a wonderful piece of magical realism that is a listener request sent in from Abigail. I loved it! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a listener request sent in from Clementine—Eventown, by Corey Ann Haydu! I loved this book so much. It was a perfect example of magical realism! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Key Player, by Kelly Yang! This book will be released on September 6th, 2022—I received an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC). This is the 4th book in the Front Desk series—it was totally amazing! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Sweet and Sour, by Debbi Michiko Florence! This book will be released on September 6th, 2022—I received an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC). I loved this book! It was perfectly sweet! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The First Rule of Climate Club, by Carrie Firestone. This is a listener request sent in from Riya. It’s also the sequel to Dress Coded, which I reviewed on an earlier episode. I highly recommend this story! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Because of Mr. Terupt, by Rob Buyea! This was an awesome listener request sent in from Gloria! It’s the story of a class, a teacher, an accident, and acceptance. I loved it! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim. If you’ve ever wanted to be a comedian, this is the book for you! I loved this book so much! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review the YA book You Bring the Distant Near, by Mitali Perkins! This is a great book that I’d recommend for all teens. It was truly a fantastic read! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Canyon’s Edge, by Dusti Bowling! This is an excellent novel-in-verse filled with adventure and danger. It addresses important topics while still being entertaining and interesting! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review An Invisible Thread: A Young Readers’ Edition, by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski! This is a wonderful, heartwarming, sweet, and most of all, true story about a simple act of kindness that changed the course of two people’s lives. Listen to hear more! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Emmy in the Key of Code, by Aimee Lucido. (Author of Recipe for Disaster!) This is an excellent, code-filled novel in verse that I loved! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a listener request sent in from Claire—Fish in a Tree, by Lynda Mullaly Hunt! This is an excellent book that I have read over 7 times—I first heard of it in my fourth grade class, when my teacher read it to us. (Shout out to Ms. T!) I’m so excited to review it! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Downstairs Girl, by Stacey Lee. This is an excellent YA (Young Adult) novel that I would definitely read again! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, my first episode as a 13-year-old, I review Keep It Together, Keiko Carter, by Debbi Michiko Florence! I loved this book, and I think you will, too! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Best at It, by Maulik Pancholy! This is an excellent book that entertained me for days. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Barbara Dee’s newest novel, Violets are Blue! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Books shouldn’t be banned, and that’s what this book is all about! Ban This Book, by Alan Gratz, tells the story of Amy Anne, a fourth grader brave enough to stand up for the right to read. It will bring out the activist in all of us! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review an amazing novel-in-verse by Reem Faruqi—Unsettled! This book about finding yourself in a new country will forever be one of my favorites. It’s reminiscent of Other Words For Home, which I reviewed on an earlier episode. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.